Top 10 Richest Jamaican Artists Alive

Shaggy acquired his wealth from nine albums — three of them certified platinum and one gold. His hits include “Boombastic” (1995) and “It Wasn’t Me’ (2001). He was the biggest crossover success in dancehall reggae at the time. Not only did he become the genre’s most commercially potent artist in the international market, he was more than just a flash-in-the-pan, managing to sustain a career over two decades.

Jimmy Cliff (Net Worth $18 Million)

Jimmy Cliff has earned his fortune through his hit singles, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “Wild World,” “Reggae Night” and more. He has starred in films such as “The Harder They Come,” and performed the hit soundtrack. He also created the soundtrack for “Club Paradise” and co-starred with actors Robin Williams and Peter O’Toole. His most popular film was “Marked for Death” andhe performed the soundtrack with his band.